Optimizing your Lucian build for maximum effectiveness in Bot lane requires careful consideration of runes, items, and matchups.

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
• First Items: Essence Reaver → Ionian Boots of Lucidity → Navori Flickerblade
• Full Build: Add Infinity Edge → Lord Dominik's Regards → Guardian Angel
• Skill Order: Q > E > W

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Strong Against

• Tristana (54.6% WR)
• Twitch (54.1% WR)
• Aphelios (53.6% WR)
• Zeri (52.9% WR)

Weak Against

• Swain (43.0% WR)
• Nilah (44.6% WR)
• Sivir (45.1% WR)
• Miss Fortune (45.1% WR)

Best Supports

• Nautilus (53.3% WR)
• Yuumi (53.3% WR)
• Tahm Kench (52.2% WR)

Key Tips

• Use your passive double-shot after each ability
• Secure level 2 advantage from first wave + 3 melee minions
• Save your E (dash) when enemies have CC
• Trade aggressively when your passive is available

Alternative Builds

1. Collector Build

• Core: The Collector → Infinity Edge → Lord Dominik's Regards
• Situational: Rapid Firecannon, Bloodthirster
• WR: 52.7% over 1,247 matches

2. Kraken Build

• Core: Kraken Slayer → Essence Reaver → Navori Flickerblade
• Situational: Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards
• WR: 53.7% over 503 matches

Adjust your build based on enemy composition and team needs. Consider defensive items earlier if falling behind or facing high-threat opponents.

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